2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 39

Closing tailgate Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear, otherwise injuries may result.< Arming and disarming alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. The luggage compartment lid/tailgate can also be opened with the system armed with the button on the remote control, refer to page 33. When the luggage compartment lid/tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again. Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, refer to page 30. The tailgate closes automatically when the button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed. To interrupt the opening or closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the tailgate. > Press the button on the outside of the tailgate. Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.< > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Indicator lamp displays Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid/tailgate or rear window are opened > To movements in the vehicle: interior motion sensor, refer to page 38 > To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruptions in battery voltage Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by the alarm system: > with an acoustic alarm > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > by flashing the high beams > The indicator lamp under the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood, luggage compartment lid/tailgate or rear window are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated. > The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away. > The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock, however for a maximum of approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. 37 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance